"Hail, OLD MEN! Quite a goodly Company!"――
True, we are old; this day assembled here
In this new mansion to partake this cheer,
Of ancient friend to wake the memory.――
Though old, yet have we undimm'd eyes to see
And ears that fail not yet the truths to hear,
Once taught by our deceased pastor dear,
Which some in life's fair morn cannot descry,
Sin's thick, delusive veil spread o'er their sight.
We see time's speed, and death to be no cheat;
To us the Sun of Righteousness shines bright,
And bright yon heav'ns, up where we hope to meet.
We see the worth of Truth, of Faith, of Love,――
Our certain guides to ENDLESS LIFE above.